AU Football Forum Latest Topicshttps://www.aufamily.com/forums/forum/2-au-football-forum/AU Football Forum Latest TopicsenTop Ten Comebacks in Football Historyhttps://www.aufamily.com/forums/topic/161590-top-ten-comebacks-in-football-history/
Here is one opinion of the greatest comebacks in FB history.

]]>161659Thu, 22 Feb 2018 02:47:41 +0000Football Only Facilityhttps://www.aufamily.com/forums/topic/161236-football-only-facility/
Greene just confirmed that Gus has already met with him and hit him up for a football-only facility. Greene confirmed that's first on his docket. Excited they all see what's sorely needed and hope that we do like other schools have and get the trophies/balls/etc. front and center. Should see that gear right off the bat!
]]>161236Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:32:57 +0000Demographic Curiosityhttps://www.aufamily.com/forums/topic/160960-demographic-curiosity/
I am curious to know and I am sure others are as well, what the demographic makeup of this board is. If you would just humor me and post your age, gender, location, year graduated, and any other info you would like to share, I would like to see the results. I will start.

These numbers aren't terrible but I definitely feel like we should be higher in all of these categories if we are supposed to have an "Offensive Mastermind" as our head coach. So the question is, what can we do to be better than we are?

The first struggle is defining what type of offense do we run? It's not a Zone-Read anymore with Jarrett Stidham at quarterback but it's most definitely not a spread with such low passing numbers. So we're instead this weird amalgamation of ideas that just hasn't gelled into what I would call a "system".

I think we could look at Lincoln Riley and his offense that he ran at Oklahoma as a blueprint for something we should aim for. Regardless we have to aim for some type of identity on offense and work towards it.

Auburn on Tuesday released coach Gus Malzahn's revised contract with the school, which is worth an average of $7 million per year through the 2024 season. He'll earn $6.7 million during the 2018 season and will receive a $100,000 raise through the life of the contract.

Malzahn's most recent revision, signed in 2014, was worth an average of $4.725 million per year before bonuses.

His buyout protection is strong. If Malzahn's is terminated without cause, he will be owed 75 percent of the remaining total value of the contract — with half of the contract's value due within 30 days of his termination.

Team performance over the past four seasons (most emphasis on last season)

Returning starters at quarterback, on offense overall and on defense

Whether a team has a returning head coach

Recruiting rankings over the past four seasons

]]>161580Wed, 14 Feb 2018 23:20:10 +0000Tiger Giving Day Feb 21https://www.aufamily.com/forums/topic/161646-tiger-giving-day-feb-21/
Not about football but a good place to remind everyone that today is TIGER GIVING DAY....and friends and alums are asked to click on the website and make donations to special projects for students. Business School is my benefactor and there are 20 other worthwhile projects conducting similar fund raising efforts.

]]>161595Fri, 16 Feb 2018 23:49:56 +0000Are we headed in the right direction?https://www.aufamily.com/forums/topic/160919-are-we-headed-in-the-right-direction/
This is a simple question and many naysayers post routinely. I would like to hear from those who are satisfied with the direction of our football program and why you believe so. I would also like to hear your goals for the football program and if we are moving towards achieving these goals.
]]>160919Wed, 03 Jan 2018 13:52:48 +0000Jordan-Hare Stadium Renovationhttps://www.aufamily.com/forums/topic/149191-jordan-hare-stadium-renovation/
As many of you have already been notified by the university, a survey for potential renovations to the stadium will be sent out this week. This is something I've been seeking out for several years, so it is good to see something come to fruition. The survey will be originally distributed to 5 groups of season ticket holders, which the feedback would be analyzed then. Afterwards, the next step will be considered. Renovations will begin on the stadium after the 2016 football season, so we at least have that to look forward to.

The most exciting thing about this to me is that this will draw more attention from recruits. The nicer the facilities, the more attention you get. Renderings will be attached to the survey that will be sent out later on this week. Looking forward to seeing what Auburn has planned for Jordan-Hare Stadium!

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Auburn is seeking feedback to its plans for a major renovation of the North end zone of Jordan-Hare Stadium, which would include an expanded concourse and walkways, club seating, additional concessions, new locker rooms, video board, recruiting lounge and other amenities.

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If approved, the renovation would start following the 2016 season and be open for the start of the 2018 football season, a source with knowledge of the plans told AL.com.

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The renderings released by Auburn, which are reworked plans after Jacobs was not pleased with initial design concepts for the potential project, show a mostly brick exterior to a multi-leveled concourse wrapping around the North end zone and connecting the East and West sides of the stadium.

The interior views show a multi-leveled seating plan including suites and club seating similar to those of Mississippi State's expansion of Davis Wade Stadium, which opened in the fall of 2014 with multiple levels, loge and field-level seating.

A new video board above the expansion appears comparable in size to the new $13.9 million video board Auburn built in the South end zone this past year.

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The total cost of the project, which had initial estimates were $145 million, is unclear, as is how it would be funded. Auburn spent $100,000 in the planning and design phases of the renovation project, according to documents obtained by AL.com.

Auburn's Board of Trustees, which would have to approve any renovation plans, discussed a $4.5 million construction project to repair the storm drain and sewer line in the North end zone last month, according to documents obtained by AL.com. That project, which is being funded by bonds, would begin in January and continue through August of next year, according to documents.

In May, Jacobs told AL.com the North end zone renovation would be funded through debt service and he believed Auburn's ticket sales and new premium seating would support funding.

"We're basing it totally on ticket revenue," Jacobs said in May. "We're not even taking into consideration any philanthropic giving."

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ia the school's website, Jacobs stressed the project is still in the preliminary stages and the athletics department will only seek approval by the Board of Trustees if there is significant interest in the plans.

"Nothing has been approved and nothing is final," Jacobs said in a release. "We are sharing the renderings with donors so they can see the vision of what the North end zone could be."

AUBURN, Alabama — Auburn football was the fourth-hotest ticket in college football in 2017.

Games involving Auburn drew a total crowd of 1.16 million people over the course of 14 games — seven at home, five on the road and two at neutral sites (SEC Championship and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl).

Auburn falls just short of No. 1 Ohio State and national championship participants Georgia and Alabama in the rankings. Georgia played one more game than Auburn.

Auburn's home crowds totaling $605,120 over the course of seven games ranked 13th nationally and seventh in the SEC. Seating capacity at Auburn is 87,451, and Auburn's average attendance was 86,446. Jordan-Hare Stadium's capacity is the seventh-best in the SEC. Five SEC teams play in stadiums seating at least 88,000 people.

The SEC led the country in total attendance in 2017 with 7.4 million fans, a drop in 2,433 fans from the 2016 season.

Total attendance across the FBS dropped by 1.4 million people, an average of 1,409 fans each game. Neutral-site games took the biggest hit as the 22 games dipped an average of 4,727 fans per game.

The Neebies: Class superlatives

Quindarious Mondayhad a big season and is a big pickup for Auburn.(Photo: Keith Niebuhr, 247Sports)

As we look at the 2017 Auburn recruiting class, I hand out some awards based on personal observations throughout the recruiting cycle. Welcome to the fifth annual edition of The Neebies ...

FASTEST

Anthony Schwartz, WR: This was easy. Schwartz is, as Tigers coachGus Malzahnput it, "the fastest recruit in the country." He's right. The Florida standout has a top 100-meters time of 10.15 seconds, which puts him in the elite category.

BEST HANDS

Shedrick Jackson, WR: Tough call. So many good receivers in the class, plus running backAsa Martinis solid here, too. But having Jackson in action, I'll give him the nod. His concentration level is extremely high, particularly on passes deep down the field and over the shoulder.

STRONGEST

Coynis Miller, DT: He had the best power ball throw in the country at any Opening Regional last year. And that mostly is from natural strength. Wait until he has a year or two in the weight-training program at Auburn.

UNDER THE RADAR

Michael Harris, LB: You'd think it would be hard to say this about a 4-star recruit, but Harris probably hasn't gotten nearly as much attention as he deserved. I don't believe in taking shots at recruiting rankings and I won't start now, but I wouldn't be shocked if Harris is more productive in college than many of the recruits in Georgia rated above him. Honorable mention:Daquan Newkirk, DT.

BEST IN SPACE

Shaun Shivers, APB: The speedy Shivers isn't just a burner (he'll run track at Auburn), he's tiny, has good vision and excellent one-cut abililty. Add it up and he's awfully difficult to corral.

BEST LEADER

Quindarious Monday, S: More than anything Monday is someone other players like being around.

BIGGEST HITTER

Michael Harris, LB: He runs over people and through people. Harris uses his body as a weapon much of the time. As much punch as he packs now, it will be interesting to see what he does with another 25 pounds on his frame.

MOST PHYICAL

Quindarious Monday, S: We also could have gone with Harris in this category, but we chose Monday, who desite being wiry isn't afraid to get after it at the point of attack, the line of scrimmage with a receiver or when making a tackle.

BEST ACCELERATION

Anthony Schwartz, WR: When Schwartz hits the gas pedal, his acceleration is off the charts. You really have to see it in person to believe it. You're talking about world-class jets. This class has a ton of speed, but another one whose acceleration caught my eye was linebacker signeeJosh Marsh.

MOST HEART

Shaun Shivers, APB: He's 5-foot-nothing. He's well south of 200 pounds. And yet, "Worm" as they call him became a bit of a legend down in south Florida. Yes, he's fast. But you don't have the type of success he had without having something unique inside.

MOST RELENTLESS

Michael Harris, LB: This guy gets after it. Every game. Every quater. Every series. Every snap. Every second of every play.

MOST VERSATILE

Matthew Hill, WR;Seth Williams, WR;Quindarious Monday, S: What these three players did on both sides of the ball -- and on special teams -- in high school was special. That versatility should serve them well at Auburn.

MOST FOCUSED

Shedrick Jackson, WR;Jamien Sherwood, S: These two might be the most mature members of the 2018 class. To say the least, they are locked in on their goals. And guess what -- they happen to be roommates.

GAMER

Asa Martin, RB: Need a play? A big run? A key third-down conversion? A big catch? A decoy? Help on defense? Martin rose to theoccasioneach and every week and that's why he was the Gatorade Player of the Year in Alabama.

Seth Williams, WR;Richard Jibunor, Buck LB: Williams is a physical freak. Probably could play any of three sports (football, basketball and track) in college. Jibunor is just a natural ball of talent.

MOST NATURALLY GIFTED

Joey Gatewood, QB: Gatewood is such a great athlete, there are some who think he would have been the No. 1 tight end in the country in the 2018 class had he played that position. Big men don't typically move the way he does. He's a special talent, albeit raw in many ways.Harold Joinerwas another I thought of for this category.

Jamien Sherwood, S: You'll often see Sherwood walking through campus with a hoodie on ... or in the athletic complex sitting off to the side alone. He's intelligent. Quiet. And, as I said, focused. On the field, he's a terror.

MOST INSTINCTIVE

Jamien Sherwood, S: He reads a play and finds the ball as well as anyone in the class.

Richard Jibunor, LB: As he continues to learn the game, gain weight and get stronger, Jibunor has the physical traits and determination that should allow him to shine in 2019 and beyond.

MOST HUMBLE

Asa Martin, RB: Despite all the numbers and all the hype, you never see him beating his chest or acting like he's better than anyone. About the ranking of his many of you didn't like? Didn't phase him a bit.

BEST RECRUITER

Shaun Shivers, APB: The word is, he ran the group chat among prospects -- after first starting it. Nobody worked harder for the staff.

ONE TO PULL FOR

Christian Tutt, CB: Tutt lost his brother in a car accident when he was high school. That was his best friend and the person he most looked up to.

]]>161537Fri, 09 Feb 2018 13:27:53 +00002018-19 Leading Rusherhttps://www.aufamily.com/forums/topic/161525-2018-19-leading-rusher/
Let's strike up some way too early discussion and see who we believe will be Auburn's leading rusher in the 2018-19 season!

Personally I believe that Chandler Cox will run the "Cox Cat" with his twirly feet for 2,000+ yards

"He's a mess,"an AFC regional scout told NFL.com. "They were done with him over there and he's got too many character flags to be drafted. I thought he might be a late pick last year, but not anymore."

Pettway is in San Diego training for the NFL Combine. He left Auburn following his junior season that was wrecked because of a suspension, a foot/heel injury and a fractured shoulder blade. He jumped on the scene in 2016 as he moved from fullback to tailback following Gus Malzahn's decision to bootJovon Robinsonfrom the team in August. Pettway rushed for 1,224 yards in 10 games.

]]>161584Thu, 15 Feb 2018 15:15:41 +0000Auburn has a pretty good weekendhttps://www.aufamily.com/forums/topic/161565-auburn-has-a-pretty-good-weekend/
It was a very winning weekend for Auburn athletics!

#4 Auburn Equestrian rode to a victory over #1 Georgia in Athens!

#10 Auburn Men's Basketball picked up a huge win on the road at Georgia, defeating the Bulldogs 78-61; it was the first season sweep of UGA since 1986.

#13 Auburn Softball swept the Plainsman Invitational to open their season at 6-0; Auburn outscored their opponents 38-1 over the six games.

#16 Auburn Gymnastics took first place in the Texas Women's University Quad Meet, earning their highest road score of the season (196.5).

Stidham completed 66.5 percent of his passes for 3,158 yards with 18 touchdowns and six interceptions and rushed for 153 yards and four touchdowns last season.

😜 we all good

]]>161318Fri, 26 Jan 2018 02:47:37 +0000Looking Ahead: Washingtonhttps://www.aufamily.com/forums/topic/161428-looking-ahead-washington/
They are returning a damn good team ... not sure I would place this bet but a good team nonetheless.

]]>161428Thu, 01 Feb 2018 23:06:48 +00002018 NFL Combine Snubshttps://www.aufamily.com/forums/topic/161481-2018-nfl-combine-snubs/
The full list of the 2018 NFL Combine participants was released today. Here is the list of our players:

Daniel Carlson

Carlton Davis

Jeff Holland

Kerryon Johnson

Kamryn Pettway

Stephen Roberts

Braden Smith

Notably two were left off in Tre Williams and Tray Matthews. Personally I believe those two deserved a shot at the combine considering the havoc they caused when healthy. Austin Golson was also left off considering he has an argument for the most versatile OL this year. Thoughts?